Recipes

Golden Cloud Vetkoek (magwinya) with Spicy mince filling

Vetkoek, also known as "magwinya" in South Africa, is a beloved traditional treat with deep cultural roots. These delightful, deep-fried dough balls have a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. The name "vetkoek" literally translates to "fat cake," indicating its cooking method and resulting texture. Introducing our Golden Cloud 3in1 versatile premix – your shortcut to delivering the local delight to your patrons effortlessly!

For a savoury twist, vetkoek can be stuffed with minced curry, boerewors, or shredded spicy chicken. On the sweet side, it can be filled with syrup, honey, or jam. Regardless of the filling, vetkoek remains a comforting and nostalgic dish, representing a taste of South African culinary heritage.

Ingredients

Yield: 10 portions

30 ml Oil
100 g Onion, chopped
5 g Garlic, minced
5 g Chilies, chopped
5 g Ginger, minced
500 g Mince
50 ml All Gold tomato paste
1 tin KOO Chakalaka
1 tin KOO kidney beans, drained
1 tin KOO Cone kernels, drained
1 tin All Gold Indian style tomatoes
30 ml Holbrooks Worcestershire sauce
1 sachet Benny Stock powder sachet with
150 ml Hot water to prepare stock
30 ml Mrs Balls Chutney original
10 g Coriander, fresh, chopped
10 g Parsley, fresh, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 kg Golden Cloud 3in1
10 g Dry yeast
450 ml Lukewarm water
5 g Salt
2 g Sugar
Oil for frying

Method

For the mince:

In a large pot heat oil then sauté onion, garlic, chili and ginger until soft.
Add the mince and brown, then stir in the remaining ingredients (except for fresh herbs), bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes uncovered until mince is cooked and sauce reduced.
Add salt and pepper to taste and stir in chopped coriander and parsley.

For the vetkoek/magwinya:

Place the warm water, sugar and Yeast in a bowl to bloom.
Once the mixture has foamed add the Golden Cloud 3in1 premix and salt.
Kneed the dough in a standing mixer for 8-10 min, checking for readiness. The dough is ready when you can take a small piece and pull apart thin enough that you can see light through it.
Once dough is ready, place aside in a warm place to rise.
The dough should double in size that would indicate it is ready to be shaped.
Portion and shape dough as desired and deep fry until golden on each side.

Assemble the beautiful nuggets of glorious vetkoek with the spicy flavourful mince and you are ready to serve your patrons or guests.

Tip:

Serving suggestion: serve in vetkoek with grated cheddar cheese, as a pita or wrap filling or over baked potatoes with cheese. For snacks or finger food menu, simply reduce the size of the dough balls for the perfect bite sizes treat.